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Acer Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 17differ
  • 18identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 1,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (5500 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The Acer Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). The Acer Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 18,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). Only the Acer Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 3D. Projection technology: DLP on the Acer Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White.

  • Projector brightness
    • Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5500 ANSI lumens
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
  • Service life of light source
    • Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:20000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:30000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h
  • Focus
    • Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Auto/Manual
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Manual
  • Focal length range
    • Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16.9 - 21.61 mm
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm
  • 3D
    • Vero PL2535pi Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Yes
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:No

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Comparison of PL2535pi, 980
75 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5500 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolution1080p (1920x1080)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000:1
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:916:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Projection distanceKnown for one0.76 - 7.62 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one4400 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one75%Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 135 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one24 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusDiffersAuto/ManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers16.9 - 21.61 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.21 - 1.45:1
OffsetKnown for one132%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDYesYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in00
DVI portNoNo
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) in00
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers34 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Designidentical
Market positioningHome cinemaHome cinema
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersDCAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source349 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers286 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers115.5 mm106.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIAC

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